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General information

Posting ID
PSR1JP00095139
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
Ministry of Defence
Contract duration
To March 2026
Location
Andover
Workplace Type
Remote

Description & Requirements

On behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD) we are looking for 4 no. Senior Commercial Officers (Inside IR35) for a contract up to March 2026 contract based remotely (with attendance in Andover (or other local hub) as and when required.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. 

 

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

 

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year.  Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including:

military fighting vehicles

education services

nuclear submarines

facilities management

 

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

 

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

 

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

 

The role:

We’re seeking a proactive and skilled Senior Commercial Officers to join the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). In this pivotal role, you will hold commercial delegation authority to make contractual commitments on behalf of the MOD, ensuring all procurements deliver value for money, meet legal and ethical standards, and support departmental objectives.

You will play a key role in shaping robust procurement strategies, delivering complex projects, and supporting the MOD’s drive for efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within construction and infrastructure programmes.

 

As a Senior Commercial Officer your main responsibilities will be: 

  • Hold a Commercial Delegation and exercise contractual authority on behalf of the MOD, ensuring procurement activities are compliant, affordable, and deliver value for money.
  • Develop and deliver robust procurement strategies for complex construction and infrastructure projects.
  • Lead and contribute to the delivery of procurement programmes, ensuring they are completed on time, to budget, and to a high standard.
  • Represent the Commercial Function effectively in meetings and working groups with customers, delivery teams, and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure all projects and programmes comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, and ethical standards.
  • Advance Government policies on sustainability, social value, and responsible procurement through all commercial activities.
  • Support continuous improvement in commercial awareness and capability across the organisation, embedding best practice across the commercial lifecycle.
  • Deliver measurable cost efficiencies and maintain an accurate category-level savings pipeline.
  • Manage end-to-end category management processes, selecting appropriate routes to market for timely and effective procurement.

 

Essential: 

  • SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 
  • Proven experience in contract management, ideally within complex or regulated environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts (NEC4 preferred).
  • Demonstrable experience in sourcing and procurement lifecycle management.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Strong analytical and commercial judgement skills, with a focus on achieving best value outcomes.

 

Desirable:

  • MCIPS / CIPS qualification (or working towards).
  • Experience within the construction or infrastructure sectors, particularly in public sector or large-scale project environments.
  • Knowledge of public procurement regulations and category management best practices.
  • Familiarity with MOD or other government procurement frameworks.

 

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

 

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

Armed Forces Covenant

MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

 

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following, this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.

 

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